Dedicated to research in the field of technical thermodynamics and to the energy efficiency improvements in thermal energy systems, primarily in the buildings and industry, in the context
of the regulations subjected to the implementation of EU Directives in national legislation.

Topics

1. Fran Bošnjaković Day

Exergy (entropy) analysis of thermal processes and systems
Numerical and analytical approach in modelling of heat and mass transfer
Heat and mass transfer in heat apparatus
Two phase flow evaluation and modelling
Boiling heat transfer enhancement
Heat and mass transfer in micro channels (micro heat exchangers)
Heat exchanger design optimization and improvements
Vapour compression cycle enhancements
Vapour compression system modelling
Absorption and desiccant cooling
Combustion and gasification
Energy systems modelling
Building modelling and optimization
Air flow modelling in ventilation
Occupant thermal comfort modelling
Testing and measurements
Distillation and rectification

2. Energy Efficiency and Renewables

Zero emission buildings
Nearly zero energy buildings
Smart building technologies
Smart readiness of buildings
New methods and tools in assessment of energy performance of buildings
New trends in HVAC systems design
Advanced equipment and system control
Alternative systems (RES, heat pumps, CHP)
Energy from waste biomass
District heating/cooling from renewables and waste heat
Seasonal thermal energy storage systems
Geothermal energy
Domestic and industrial refrigeration
Cooling from renewable sources
Low GWP refrigerants
Compressors
Energy management
Heat mapping
Smart meters/cities
Thermal storage system and materials
Building envelope and lighting systems
Phase change materials in buildings
Advances in EU regulation (EPBD, EED, RES, F-Gas, ErP)
Life-cycle GWP of buildings